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Yuengling Bock Beer
Jun 7th
I had in-laws visiting for the Memorial Day weekend last week. We took them around to see the sights, including a trip to Washington, D.C.
They brought me beer.
Better yet, they brought me beer I’d never seen before.
Yuengling brewed their Bock last year to celebrate their 180th anniversary and it was only available in kegs. They hadn’t done a Bock in over 40 years. It was so popular that they brought it back this year, and now in bottles.
The label art is even based on the original artwork from 1941. I love the retro look.
Medium golden brown, clear, with a thick head the color of linen. The aroma is light, but becomes more prevalent as it warms. Malty. A touch of vanilla perhaps? Mouthfeel is fairly thick, though perhaps not as much as I expected. Malty with a little nuttiness. This is pretty good.
Some other impressions from around the beer-o-sphere:
Glissade Golden Bock
Apr 13th
After last year, I’ve been rather reticent to write up a beer tasting. But, well, the weather is getting rather “Spring-y” out there and, well, I’ve never seen this at my retailer. It’s a great time for a bock.
They say:
As winter begins its slide toward the sunny days of spring, we bring you Glissade Golden Bock to help you enjoy the ride. Glissade is a remarkably mellow take on the traditional spring bock. With restrained sweetness, we emphasize subtle malt flavor, balanced against delicate aromas of spicy and floral European hops. This complex balance helps Glissade slide across the palate—bracing us against the last cold nights of winter, while its bright golden color turns our thoughts toward spring.
Nice golden color with a white head. Bready, fruity aroma. Pretty big malty flavor with…not exactly subtle hops flavor, but understated for something from Sierra Nevada. I like it.
Sierra Nevada Glissade Golden Bock
Here are some other impressions from the beer-o-sphere:
Sam Adams LongShot – Traditional Bock
Jun 23rd
Beer-a-Day #174
Sam Adams week continues, with the second of the LongShot contest 2008 winners.
Congratulations to Alex Drobshoff of California for being crowned the 2008 Samuel Adams® American Homebrew Contest™ National Champion! Alex’s Traditional Bock will appear in the LongShot® mix 6-pack beginning in April
Golden brown with a thin layer of foam. Cherry and prune, with a bit of alcohol. Smooth, though, without a lot of alcohol in the taste. I like it.
Texas BBQ with Shiner Bock
Jun 22nd
I had the opportunity to visit Austin Texas recently where I was able to chow down on one of my favorite foods, Texas BBQ. My favorite is good smoked beef brisket.
Beef brisket is a cut from the breast section just beneath the first five ribs, behind the foreshank. It is best slow cooked to melt the fat and break down the tissue to make it tender and moist. A Texas BBQ style will use a dry rub and smoke it for 6-8 hours at a low temperature. Some baste at the end with BBQ sauce, or just have it on the side for dipping. Some also mop it with a sauce all day long as it cooks.
I love how they do it in Texas. The beef absorbs the smoky flavor and it just melts in your mouth. You don’t even need to add BBQ sauce. If it does need a little something, or a kick, I like a tangy, vinegary and peppery BBQ sauce. Not to mention the side of onions and pickles, too.
Only in Texas, though, did I get to do something that I thought was pretty darn cool. While standing in line at the local BBQ waiting to place my order, I got to choose my beer from an ice water trough of beer (and soda). They had bottle openers along the line encouraging you to drink while waiting. I love it! Now this was a line I didn’t mind waiting in.
I chose a Shiner Bock, a brew from a long standing brewery in Shiner Texas (1909). It looked to be a good choice and I can’t remember if I ever had it. It was a nice beer even if a bit weak for my tastes. It certainly hit the spot. I grabbed a second one on my second pass for more brisket.
Heavy Seas Small Craft Warning Über Pils
May 10th
Beer-a-Day #130
I’m breaking my self-imposed “don’t drink a beer you’ve written about before” rule. I last wrote about this beer in August 2006, and I did a lot of yard work today. This is what I want to drink.
Light caramel, white head. Nice floral aroma. Malty but refreshing. I like it. I deserve it.
Mendocino Bock Beer
Apr 9th
Beer-a-Day #99
This is Mendocino’s Spring Seasonal offering, which they introduced last year. This particular bottle was brewed in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Beautiful clear golden color. Head dissipates quickly. Aroma is so light it’s nearly undetectable. Big, malty, lip-smacking goodness.
Mendocino Bock Beer – Spring Seasonal
Leinenkugel’s 1888 Bock
Feb 18th
Beer-a-Day #49
This is a new offering from Leinie, based on an old family recipe.
Medium brown, very clear, with a tan head. Not much lacing left on the glass. Fairly malty and, I’m sad to say, with a little sulfur in the aroma. More maltiness in the taste and more hops than I expected.
